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Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Computer science Political sciences Geography Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Australia Application Deadline 27 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionFull time, 3-year fixed term position, located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of GeosciencesOpportunity to work with a team of ARC-funded researchers seeking to generate new knowledge about Australian urbanisation by ''following the infrastructures'' of telecommunications connectivity across time and spaceBase Salary $113,400 - $121,054 p.a. (Level A) + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe School of Geosciences at the University of Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate - Wiring Australian Cities to work on the ARC-funded project ''Wiring Australian Cities''.The project examines the wiring and re-wiring of Australian cities for telecommunications. Our objective is to understand the ways in which space is made for telecommunications infrastructure, by studying how land, labour, materials, finance and territorial authority are assembled and contested in the process of wiring and rewiring Australian cities. In doing so, we aim to produce new insights into the sweeping social, political, economic and environmental impacts of urban telecommunications connectivity.The successful candidate will be recruited for a three-year, full-time position working as part of a research team led by two Chief Investigators (Prof Kurt Iveson at University of Sydney and A/Prof Marilu Melo Zurita at UNSW). The postdoctoral associate will be involved in all aspects of the project, collaborating with the project team on:data collection, which may include interviews with key industry stakeholders and relevant groups involved in the design, installations and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure, archival research, legislative and policy analysis, field observations and site visitsdata analysis and dissemination of findings through academic and non-academic publicationsproject management, including a leading role establishing and supporting industry and academic relationships through a project reference group and project workshops.About youThe University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate - Wiring Australian Cities who has:a PhD in relevant fields such as geography, political economy, science and technology studies or cognate disciplinestrong understanding of critical approaches to urban infrastructureexperience in research including collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data, analysing policy documents, working with archives, field observationdemonstrated project management experience and ability to work both independently and as a member of a teamhigh level written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills suitable to collaborating in an academic contextan emerging research profile with demonstrated capacity to disseminate research findings in peer-reviewed journalsexperience engaging with policy makers, technical experts and/or non-government organisations (desirable but not essential).Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role, required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.Applications (including a cover letter addressing the ''About you'' criteria above, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For more information about the ARC project, email Kurt Iveson kurt.iveson@sydney.edu.au . For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.auCopyright The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr